[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> our big story. volunteers putting their lives on the line. three firefighters have been seriously burned while fighting a fire in prince george's county. we have more on why volunteers risked their lives and how serious those injuries are. >> two of those firefighters are in critical condition. third is still being treated for injuries to his rib. they are alert and conscious. they were injured while trying to escape this riverdale home. >> what firefighters described as a blow torch coming out the front door. >> that have a gust of wind made a blowtorch type of effect out through the house, created a fireball affect. >> 7 firefighters were heard. four of them were treated and released with minor burns, but three are still in the hospital.

if mike mcqueary is being treated for injuries, while the thin and kevin remained in critical condition. one of them has burns on his respiratory system and the other has second and third degree burns covering 40% of his body. >> third degree burns are much worse carrot for first-degree is like a sunburn. third degree is like a soul burn. >> despite the severity, firefighters are still conscious and alert occurr. the firefighters are members of volunteer departments. officials say a safety investigation team will determine what could have been done differently or if any policies must change. he says the only difference between volunteer and career fighters is that the career one skid paid. >> for volunteer firefighters go to the same training. altogether, we are working

together for one purpose and that is to protect the lives and property of the community which we serve. >> no one was home during the fire and officials say that approximately $70,000 was the damage. >> those high winds have blown out of the area. what is in store for the rest of the weekend? >> those winds produced wind chill factors that may seem colder today than it really was. we have a bit of a breeze this evening but the wins have come down considerably from earlier today when costs were in the 40's and 50's. this is a map showing what the wind gusts are now. the yellow and orange are the strongest winds. from west to east, except for all along the far western maryland, the highest winds have shifted further east. that will continue.

the wind gusts are in the 20's and teens of to our west. that is still producing wind chills at 10 degrees below the air temperature. we will talk about how cold it gets to night and another warming trend coming up in a minute. >> baltimore county officials say citizens can report minor crimes online. haqqani plans to demonstrate the new system monday at the north kudo police precinct. the on-line reporting tool is available for hit-and-run and trees, abandoned vehicles, and death. martin o'malley will sign a bill legalizing same-sex marriage next thursday, making marylanders the a state and the nation to legalize same-sex unions. opponents of the bill want to bring the measures to a vote on the november ballot. to do so, they will be to collect 55,000 signatures. the governor is spending the weekend and washington discussing other issues affecting maryland.

he joined his colleagues at the national governors' association winter meeting. one issue is the use of renewable resources. the governor says maryland has a big role to play in pushing energy policies forward. >> eastern states like mine in maryland, we are producing offshore wind that runs up and down the atlantic coast. all of us have a role to play in creating a cleaner, a greater and more energy independent future for our country. >> a conference also includes sessions with the president and members of his cabinet. in coming weeks, the debate on capitol hill over transportation is expected to continue in both houses and gas prices are likely to remain a hot topic kic. >> as prices at the pump price, so does the political rhetoric carrot >> they are saying by this summer, it will hit $5 a gallon. >> i have developed a program for american energy so every

american can look forward to $2.50 gasoline. >> and in washington. >> gas prices have doubled since the present office. >> gas prices have risen 40 cent per gallon over the past year. boosting domestic energy production is an increasingly important topic of debate. >> and gas prices are important because it is a tangible and real impact on people's lives. they can feel it. it affects their everyday life and that is why it is such a political issue when it comes to fighting between two parties. >> the house passed a bill that would open the arctic national wildlife refuge to drilling, to develop oil shell resources and fast-track approval of the keystone pipeline off. these moves would not bring down gas prices immediately. experts say the only way to do that is to cut the gas tax. >> to judge the merits of a long-term project on the basis of short-term impact is like not

saving for retirement know because you are not retired. >> if the measure, part of a larger transportation bill that has yet to reach the house floor, faces stiff opposition in the senate where the democrats are working on their own bill. >> according to aaa, the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.67. after today's death of two american officers, nato is withdrawing all troops from afghanistan's ministers. they were shot in their offices inside the interior ministry. comes after five days of violent protests over the accidental burning of the car ran at a u.s. base. officials say the move is necessary not just for military leaders of all workers in the area. >> there is testimony from all different branches of isis, in

support functions, technical assistance, across kabul. >> violence continues in syria as the red cross helps people fleet of besieged city of homs. they evacuated floor then 300 people last night -- fewer than 300 people last night. critics say this is a puerto rico move by the syrian government -- a pr movement by the syrian government. pakistan has begun demolishing a compound where osama bin laden was killed last year. he was killed on may 2. the compounds destruction is a reminder of an embarrassing moment for pakistan when it was revealed that been laden was hiding out near a military academy for six years. a multimillion-dollar settlement by a mortgage company accused of wrongdoing. tire companies put out a recall by one of its product.

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>> in tonight's consumer alert, a good year is recalling six

versions of its wrangler armored tires. it affects 40,000 tires made in 2009. the tread could separate from the tires in severe conditions. goodyear will replace the tires for free. the federal cosmic reached a settlement with the bank accused of taking part in fraudulent lending practices. flagstar will p ay $150 m illion. people waited for hours today in san francisco to audition for america's got talent. a long line stretched out side the civic auditorium. howie mandel is joined by new judge howard stern. the seventh season airs this summer. still to come on 11 news, a change in the baseball club house brings cheers and jeers

from players. we will show you what is happening at the annual event. >> one storm is moving out of the picture. there are couple of more out west we will be watching carefully. insta-weather-plus forecast is just ahead. it is getting chilly. the winds are backing off a bit, but still breezing. 34 at the airport. 3939

>> if you have the urge to buy an rv and take off across the country, now might be a good time. it is the 47 annual maryland rv show.

it has 5.5 acres of displays. >> it is pretty much a family togetherness wrapped into one show. you can take these things to the shore, to the mountains, any worker >> the show opens at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m.. if despite gas prices, people are buying. >> now, your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast with john collins. >> we had a blustery day today and a couple of slurries. for most of the snow is off to the west and the mountains of pennsylvania. they are still getting some snow showers this evening. a crescent moon and venus is nearby. jupiter was in the vicinity, too. snow is in the pennsylvania mountains. they got several inches worth. we got a trace.

inner harbor, 47 for the high. the winds today made the 40's feel like the 30's. los have been and the 30's. -- lows have been in the 30's. 38 annapolis. on the boardwalk, it is 36. westminster 34. same in frederick. western maryland, in the 30's. here is what is left of the snow shower activity. it has become more compact. the wines are letting up more. if the main storm has been producing all of the wins is now in canada. the wind is circulating around it have been rather intense. the pressure difference between low and the high pressure off to the west, below is getting for their way now. the high pressure is it going to be the thing that dominates our weather through monday and into

tuesday. for the next day, we will be on the colder side. then we get on the warmer side with mile temperatures as we get into monday. you can see, texas up into the plains states, the debentures are in the 40's. it is in the 20's to the north east of that. this milder air works into the area. we go to unusual winter temperatures today. it will be cold tonight. diminishing winds. 25-32. west winds at 7-12. there are a few clouds here and then. f sunny tomorrow, seasonably chilly. upper 40's. the upper 40's will feel like the upper 40's tomorrow, not cold. southwest winds 5-10 in the bay. the high pressure over head. monday, weather disturbance will pass north of us. a cold front will slip to the area and that will put a cap on the warming. behind that, we will cool down a

bit. there is another storm and the central part of the u.s. which will develop for, and it is that particular storm we will have to watch for the middle of the week. 48 tomorrow, but 58 to near 60 on monday. a nice day. then a friend goes through, knocking temperatures back into the 50's. wednesday, a little off. -- surely it again. in the 40 pairs secured a good chance for rain. over the weekend, we could see scattered showers and thunderstorms as well. >> off first year boston red sox manager bobby valentine is making changes in the clubhouse. players will no longer be able to drink alcohol in the clubhouse or in the last leg of plane trips. if the new policy comes after reports about pitchers spending their nights off drinking in the club house. there is a mixed reaction. >> i did not get either of those.

there is probably some and between kurt . >> this change is one of many that he is making. >> yes, an absence that was handed him by the orioles and the last game of the regular season. they decided that change is a big hit. >> some small tiered >> let's talk about high school. the catholic league was interesting this evening. a controversial finish. we check on that coming up next in sports. >> this is power ball. tonight, we are kicking it jackpot up to $70 million. there are several ways to win. on wednesday, we had over 450,000 no jackpot winners.

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>> one of the most historic tournament in the country. the baltimore catholic league on top of the semifinals saturday. mont st. joe's. in game 2, st. francis and john carroll defense. in white, the steal. daequan cook. michael warren, nice finish. justin jennifer for 3.

stokes stepback 3. we had a foul called. jones hits a game winning free throws. john carroll advances 43-41. a packed house in hartford. -- hareford. rider. threeing is believing. the aquille carr show. dubbed crime stoppers. carr registered 30 points. patterson winds over hereford. 3 games left for the terps. a season of low expectations. it has been better than expected.

they contended. georgia tech. knocking down at 3. mosely had 4 threes in the first half. second half. maryland in front by a point. there comes the shot. brandon reid knocks down the big three. georgia tech win 63-61. a busy day in college lacrosse. towson visiting loyola. mike sawyer is doing what coaches love. through the wickets it goes. 2-0 loyola. mcguire had a pair. hounds on the fastbreak. jp dalton, big shot good. hounds win 13-6.

navy hosting north carolina. it was a breezy and annapolis. the second quarter, taylor reynolds. navy leading 5-2. pat derkin behind the net. 6-2 navy, but carolina roared back. duncan hutchins. they stun them, 9-8 the final. hopkins hosting sienna. jack palmer. stealing the pass. it recognizes the goal is not anywhere near parachutes and scores. 5-3, hopskins. -- hopkins. a 6-5 game.

jays in lockdown from there on. to zach palmer. 2 goals, 2 assists for palmer. next up princeton. they have not beaten princeton. that is a big game. >> not too far so you can get there pretty quickly. still ahead, our meteorologist with the insta-weather 7 day forecast

>> were just talking about the winter has been pared >> what it has not spent.

>> all i feel bad for the people on the slopes. >> winter lasts until march 20. daylight savings time, in march 11. 48 tomorrow. tomorrow, similar to today without the wind and clouds. monday looks good, near 60. then we have a disturbance coming wednesday. wednesday could be similar to friday which was not a great day. kind of chilly and wet. it looked like we may be chilly once again with that and next week and thunderstorms. >> thanks for joining us. we see you back here tomorrow at 5:00. "saturday night live" is next. have a great night. >> follow breaking news and whether any time at wbaltv.com and stay connected with us on facebook and twitter and now a message from the ghost of moammar gadhafi.